Cast Thy Burden
My Identity in Christ
Trusting Through Infertility by Tracy Lankford
Trust in the Lord
We Can Do It!
What in the World is Happening? By Vicky Pope
Keeping Focus by Sharon Rabon
Tiny Puppy by Jacqueline Palmani
Jesus – Good Shepherd
Jesus – Good Shepherd
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
A shepherd is one who tends sheep. The duties of a shepherd can be quite cumbersome at times. He must keep a careful watch over his flock at all times. In fact, shepherds are often subjected to great peril, sometimes even sacrificing their lives for their sheep.
Similarly, Jesus was born to be our Good Shepherd, willingly sacrificing His life for ours. He came to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10; Matthew 20:28). In declaring that He is the Good Shepherd, He speaks of laying down his life for his sheep (John 10:15-18).
Jesus – Emmanuel
Jesus – Emmanuel
Isaiah 7:14 – Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
In the verses preceding, God told King Ahaz to ask for a sign of His protection. The king refused due to his lack of trust in God.
Our distrust grieves God, but our distrust will not make God’s promises any less effective. The Lord sent His own sign instead – Immanuel.
The name Immanuel (Emmanuel) means ‘God with us’, which describes His nature. He is God who became man, born of Jewish kin, bringing a new life. This act of ultimate sacrifice proved His unconditional love for us.
Thankful that God loves me inspite of my faults and failures.
